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March 27, 2024
William Upton
Media
Politics

Ronna McDaniel Might Make $600K+ From Her Single NBC Interview.

The NBCUniversal News Group could end up paying former Republican National Committee (RNC) chairwoman Ronna McDaniel over $600K for a single interview after the news network parted ways with her yesterday. McDaniel was fired as an NBC and MSNBC contributor after announcing she would join the network just a week ago. The hiring of the former RNC chairwoman drew considerable public backlash from much of the on-air talent for MSNBC and NBC’s Chuck Todd.

After stepping down as the leader of the RNC in early March, McDaniel announced last week she’d be joining both NBC and MSNBC as a contributor. The news network billed the hire as providing exclusive insights into the Trump political world, emphasizing that McDaniel would primarily focus on the November election.

McDaniel reportedly met with attorney Bryan Freedman, who represented Megyn Kelly during her departure from NBC. Freedman has also represented Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, and Chris Cuomo. In addition to the $600K contractual pay-out, the former RNC chairwoman has indicated she may pursue additional legal action over discrimination and hostile work environment claims.

Executives at NBCUniversal News Group quickly acquiesced to demands McDaniel be fired after most of the on-air talent for MSNBC engaged in what is best described as an open revolt. The National Pulse reported that MSNBC and NBC personalities Mika Brzezinski, Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O’Donnell, Jen Psaki, Joy Reid, Joe Scarborough, Chuck Todd, and Nicolle Wallace all objected publicly to McDaniel’s hiring. According to The New York Times, NBC executives were reportedly “stunned” by Todd’s denouncement.

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9 hours ago
Immigration
News

Pro-Illegal Immigrant Rioters Cause Havoc in Chicago.

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❓What Happened: A protest against federal immigration enforcement descended into chaos in downtown Chicago, Illinois, resulting in vandalism, traffic disruption, and injuries.

👥 Who’s Involved: Far-left activists opposing immigration enforcement policies, Chicago police, and the general public.

📍 Where & When: Downtown Chicago, Tuesday night.

💬 Key Quote: Alderman Raymond Lopez remarked, “Anyone else having 2020 flashbacks?” after sharing images of vandalized police cars.

⚠️ Impact: Traffic halted, bus services suspended, property damaged, and concerns raised about escalating unrest across major U.S. cities as illegal immigrants and their allies resist federal immigration enforcement.

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A protest against federal immigration enforcement spiraled into disorder on the night of June 10 in downtown Chicago, Illinois, as rioters clashed with police, obstructed traffic, and defaced property. The event, part of a campaign called “From LA to Chicago: ICE Out!” organized by far-left activists, drew hundreds to the streets.

Chicago police squad cars were targeted with graffiti, including profane messages, and images of the vandalism were shared online by Alderman Raymond Lopez of the 15th Ward, who commented, “Anyone else having 2020 flashbacks?” Even media vehicles were not spared, as rioters reportedly damaged property indiscriminately.

The Chicago Transit Authority was forced to suspend bus service across the downtown area due to rolling street closures caused by the demonstrations. Earlier in the day, around 100 protesters disrupted operations at the Chicago Immigration Court in the Loop.

The Chicago Police Department described the situation as “fluid and ongoing” and did not immediately provide details on arrests. This unrest follows violent riots centered in Los Angeles, California, over the weekend.

If necessary, the Trump administration is ready to deploy additional federal agents and National Guard units to cities experiencing similar unrest, as it did in LA.

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9 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Illegal Alien Charged With Attempted Murder for Molotov Attack on Cops.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a previously deported illegal immigrant, Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement during riots in Los Angeles, California.

👥 Who’s Involved: Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, ICE officers, Los Angeles rioters, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

📍 Where & When: Los Angeles, amid ongoing pro-illegal immigrant riots.

💬 Key Quote: “The Los Angeles rioters will not stop us or slow us down. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

⚠️ Impact: Garduno-Galvez faces attempted murder charges.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Emiliano Garduno-Galvez, a previously deported illegal immigrant from Mexico, who allegedly threw a Molotov cocktail at law enforcement officers during violent riots in Los Angeles, California. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the arrest on June 11, stating that Garduno-Galvez now faces charges of attempted murder.

The riots in Los Angeles erupted following ICE raids conducted in the city last week. Protesters engaged in destructive activities, including setting vehicles ablaze, throwing projectiles at police, vandalizing property, and looting businesses. Rioters also targeted the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) headquarters downtown.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin condemned Garduno-Galvez, stating, “Emiliano Garduno-Galvez is a criminal illegal alien from Mexico who threatened the lives of federal law enforcement officers by attacking them with a Molotov cocktail during the violent riots in Los Angeles.” She added, “The Los Angeles rioters will not stop us or slow us down. And if you lay a hand on a law enforcement officer, you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

According to DHS, Garduno-Galvez has a prior criminal record, including a 2024 arrest for grand theft near Anaheim and a DUI in Long Beach. He had been deported previously but returned illegally.

The riots in Los Angeles are part of a larger wave of demonstrations across the United States, with unrest reported in cities such as Asheville, North Carolina, and Chicago, Illinois. The riots are a response to ICE enforcement operations, which, according to DHS, have resulted in the arrest of “hundreds of illegal aliens,” many of whom have serious criminal convictions.

DHS highlighted the severity of the criminal records among those arrested, noting that suspects are accused of crimes ranging from robbery and child rape to second-degree murder. A statement from DHS described ICE officers as removing “the worst of the worst” from Los Angeles streets.

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10 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Democrat Congresswoman Indicted for Assaulting ICE Officers.

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❓What Happened: A federal grand jury indicted Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) on three federal charges for allegedly interfering with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

👥 Who’s Involved: Rep. LaMonica McIver, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D), ICE agents, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Robert Menendez Jr. (D-NJ).

📍 Where & When: The incident took place at the Delaney Hall detention center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9, 2025. McIver was indicted on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “While people are free to express their views for or against particular policies, they must not do so in a manner that endangers law enforcement and the communities those officers serve,” said U.S. Attorney Alina Habba.

⚠️ Impact: McIver faces up to 17 years in federal prison if convicted.

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A federal grand jury has returned a three-count indictment against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) for allegedly obstructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers during an incident at a detention center in Newark, New Jersey, last month.

The indictment, issued Tuesday in Newark, accuses McIver of forcibly interfering with ICE agents on May 9 as they attempted to arrest an illegal immigrant outside Delaney Hall detention center. The charges include allegations that McIver physically shoved and resisted federal officers and impeded their efforts.

The incident occurred during what was described as a congressional oversight visit by McIver, alongside fellow Democrat New Jersey Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Robert Menendez Jr. Their visit coincided with a demonstration by open-borders activists outside the facility. According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), the situation escalated when Newark Mayor Ras Baraka (D) entered a restricted area of the detention center without authorization.

The DOJ states Baraka was warned multiple times to leave the secured area, but refused. When officers attempted to arrest him, McIver and others reportedly intervened, surrounding the mayor and physically preventing officers from applying handcuffs. The indictment further alleges McIver struck and restrained federal officers during their second attempt to arrest Baraka after he was escorted outside.

“As I have stated in the past, it is my Constitutional obligation as the Chief Federal Law Enforcement Officer for New Jersey to ensure that our federal partners are protected when executing their duties,” U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. She added, “While people are free to express their views for or against particular policies, they must not do so in a manner that endangers law enforcement and the communities those officers serve.”

If convicted on all charges, McIver could face up to 17 years in federal prison.

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11 hours ago
Lawfare

Trump Appeals Bogus ‘Hush Money’ Conviction.

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❓What Happened: President Donald J. Trump’s attorneys are appealing his conviction in a so-called hush money case in New York, seeking to move it to federal court following last year’s U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.

👥 Who’s Involved: President Trump, Manhattan District Attorney (DA) Alvin Bragg, the U.S. Supreme Court, and a three-judge panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

📍 Where & When: New York, with oral arguments occurring on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “President Trump had good cause to pursue a post-trial removal for a simple reason: he could not have raised any of the arguments set forth herein until well after his trial began,” Trump’s attorneys stated.

⚠️ Impact: A successful appeal could overturn Trump’s conviction and potentially set new precedents for cases involving presidential immunity.

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President Donald J. Trump’s legal team is set to present arguments on Monday in an effort to move his state-level “hush money” conviction for supposedly falsifying business records to federal court. The appeal comes after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last July that presidents are immune from federal prosecution for certain official acts, although not for unofficial acts.

Trump’s attorneys argue that his conviction stems from actions tied to his official duties as President, making the case eligible for federal jurisdiction. The America First leader was convicted last year on 34 counts related to a 2016 payment made by his then-lawyer, Michael Cohen, to adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Trump has consistently denied any wrongdoing, asserting the case is politically motivated.

In January, just days before his inauguration, Trump received an unconditional discharge in the case brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. The sentence included no jail time, probation, or fines, but Trump remains a convicted felon under state law and cannot pardon himself in the matter.

Trump’s legal team is now leveraging the Supreme Court’s July decision to argue for a post-trial removal of the case to federal court. They claim the ruling provides “good cause” for the renewed appeal, as the decision was issued after Trump’s conviction in May. “President Trump had good cause to pursue a post-trial removal for a simple reason: he could not have raised any of the arguments set forth herein until well after his trial began,” his attorneys wrote in court filings.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an amicus brief earlier this year in support of Trump’s effort, but Bragg’s office opposes the move. Prosecutors argue that the Supreme Court ruling does not apply in this case, accusing Trump of showing a “lack of diligence” by waiting two months after the decision to renew his efforts. They also contend that the unconditional discharge makes the appeal moot.

A ruling in Trump’s favor could overturn his conviction and reshape the legal landscape surrounding presidential immunity claims.

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11 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

NYPD Detains 80 Pro-Illegal Immigrant Agitators.

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❓What Happened: A large pro-illegal immigrant protest in Lower Manhattan descended into chaos, with agitators clashing with police and over 80 arrests reported.

👥 Who’s Involved: Protesters, New York City Police Department (NYPD), Brooklyn Councilwoman Shahana Hanif, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams.

📍 Where & When: Lower Manhattan, New York City, Tuesday evening, near City Hall, Foley Square, and 26 Federal Plaza.

💬 Key Quote: “Brick by brick, wall by wall, this racist system has got to fall!” – Protester chant.

⚠️ Impact: The NYPD enacted a citywide level three mobilization; over 80 arrests; tensions mirrored in other cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle.

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Lower Manhattan erupted into chaos Tuesday evening as a pro-illegal immigrant protest turned violent, leading to clashes between demonstrators and police near City Hall, Foley Square, and 26 Federal Plaza. The protest, initially planned as a rally against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations, mirroring the violent demonstrations against immigration raids in Los Angeles, California, spiraled into disorder, prompting the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to enact a citywide level three mobilization.

Thousands of protesters filled the streets, chanting slogans such as “Brick by brick, wall by wall, this racist system has got to fall!” and “How do you spell racist? ICE!” Video footage shows agitators hurling objects, including metal barricades, at officers. Rioters also attempted to block federal vehicles suspected of transporting detainees, while pepper spray was deployed as police worked to regain control.

Over 80 arrests were made for disorderly conduct and related offenses, with law enforcement expecting the number to grow as reports are processed. Tensions escalated further as masked demonstrators repeatedly tried to breach police barricades, with some shouting obscenities and threats at officers.

Brooklyn Councilwoman Shahana Hanif and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams riled up the mob during the protest, sharply criticizing Mayor Eric Adams and federal immigration policies. Hanif accused Adams of “collaborating with Trump” and enabling ICE operations in the city, while Williams claimed the NYPD was allowing ICE to “kidnap” illegal aliens.

An NYPD source described the unrest as “coordinated and volatile,” noting that many protesters appeared prepared for confrontation. Clashes continued late into the night, with additional arrests reported outside City Hall and the federal courthouse.

The unrest in New York is part of a broader wave of anti-ICE demonstrations taking place in Democrat-controlled cities across the United States. Similar protests have been reported in Chicago, San Francisco, and Seattle. In Los Angeles County, pro-illegal immigrant riots have entered their fifth night, leading to citywide curfews and President Donald J. Trump deploying the National Guard and U.S. Marines, to the irritation of Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom.

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12 hours ago
William Upton
Breaking

BREAKING: U.S. Evacuating Non-Essential Personnel Across Middle East — Reports.

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❓What Happened: Multiple voluntary evacuation authorizations have been approved for U.S. diplomatic and military facilities throughout the Middle East. The notices come amid increasing speculation that Israel may be poised to launch a military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

👥 Who’s Involved: The United States, Israel, Iran, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Kingdom.

📍 Where & When: The voluntary evacuation advisories were issued on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

⚠️ Impact: While the move could be simply precautionary, tension in the region has increased in recent weeks, with mounting expectations that Israel will soon move to destroy alleged Iranian nuclear weapons sites.

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The United States government is authorizing the evacuation of all non-essential embassy personnel and dependents of U.S. military service members across the Middle East, amid heightened tensions with the Islamic Republic of Iran. While the exact reason for the evacuations is currently unclear, the Iranian government has stated it will strike U.S. and allied military assets across the region if they are attacked. This has led to rampant speculation that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may be on the precipice of approving a military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities. 

Rumors of potential military action were sparked early Wednesday by an advisory from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) office. The advisory stated that vessels were to use caution when transiting the Straits of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, and Arabian Gulf. The UKMTO office warned that increasing military tensions in the region justified the advisory.

This announcement was followed by a notice preparing for the evacuation of non-essential U.S. embassy personnel in Baghdad, Iraq, early Wednesday afternoon. Several hours later, advisories authorizing the evacuation of non-essential embassy personnel in Kuwait and Bahrain were also issued. Additionally, the U.S. naval base in Bahrain announced that dependents of U.S. military service members could evacuate the region as well.

Subsequently, the Associated Press (AP) reported that the voluntary evacuation authorization has been extended to dependents of U.S. military service members across the entire Middle East.

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12 hours ago
Crime
Immigration

Almost 200 Pro-Illegal Immigrant Agitators Arrested in Downtown LA.

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❓What Happened: Nearly 200 arrests were made by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) amid violent protests and a newly imposed curfew.

👥 Who’s Involved: Mayor Karen Bass (D), LAPD, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell, California National Guard, President Donald J. Trump, and pro-illegal immigrant rioters.

📍 Where & When: Downtown Los Angeles; curfew in effect from 8 PM to 6 AM, with arrests occurring Tuesday night.

💬 Key Quote: LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell: “If you are in the curfew zone during the restricted hours without a legal exemption, you will be arrested. If you assault an officer in any fashion, you will be arrested.”

⚠️ Impact: 197 arrests, deployment of National Guard troops, significant property damage, and tightened security measures in preparation for the World Cup.

IN FULL:

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) arrested 197 individuals Tuesday night after declaring an unlawful assembly in downtown Los Angeles, following days of escalating disorderly protests and rioting. The arrests occurred after multiple dispersal orders were issued, which many demonstrators ignored, according to the LAPD.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) announced a curfew covering a one-square-mile area of downtown Los Angeles, effective from 8 PM to 6 AM. Exceptions include residents, those traveling to or from work, and credentialed members of the press. The curfew is expected to remain in place for several days.

Bass attributed the unrest to “bad actors who are taking advantage of the President’s chaotic escalation,” in a statement posted on X. California Democrats regard President Donald J. Trump’s attempts to enforce federal immigration law against illegal aliens in the state as provocative.

Bass urged non-residents to avoid the area and warned that violators of the curfew would face arrest and prosecution. Bass also highlighted concerns over the city’s readiness for the World Cup, citing extensive graffiti and damage to businesses.

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell confirmed that 130 arrests were made near Commercial Street and Alameda, with an additional 67 arrests after demonstrators blocked the 101 Freeway. Charges ranged from failure to disperse and looting to an attempted murder involving a Molotov cocktail.

“Let me be clear that this behavior of blocking freeways, city streets, and on-ramps, refusing to comply with lawful dispersal orders, and interfering with public safety operations is dangerous… and won’t be tolerated,” McDonnell stated.

The protests and riots have resulted in widespread property damage, including the destruction of 23 businesses and the torching of multiple vehicles. In response, President Trump has deployed approximately 2,100 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles, Paramount, and Compton. The America First leader has also ordered 700 U.S. Marines to help the National Guard protect federal property and personnel.

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13 hours ago
William Upton
Immigration
Politics

WATCH: Mexican Senate Prez Alludes to ‘Reconquista’ of Southwest U.S.

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❓What Happened: Mexico’s Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña made reference to the idea of the ‘reconquista’ of territories the country lost after the Mexican-American War while insisting Mexican illegal immigrants in the U.S. have an ancestral right to reside in the southwestern United States. 

👥 Who’s Involved: Mexican Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noroña, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Mexican illegal immigrants. 

📍 Where & When: Fernández Noroña’s comments were made on Monday, June 9, 2025. 

💬 Key Quote: “We’ll build the wall and pay for it. But we’ll do it according to the 1830 map of Mexico. Mexicans were settled in these territories before the U.S. The Mexicans living there are in what has always been their homeland,” Fernández Noroña said, recalling an alleged 2017 conversation with President Trump. 

⚠️ Impact: Fernández Noroña’s comments come amid heightened diplomatic tensions between the United States and Mexico over President Trump’s imposition of trade tariffs and his administration’s efforts to remove dangerous and criminal illegal immigrants, including Mexicans, from the U.S. 

IN FULL:

One of Mexico’s top political leaders has alluded to his country retaking territories ceded to the United States over 175 years ago while making remarks condemning President Donald J. Trump‘s efforts to remove dangerous and criminal illegal immigrants from the United States. Gerardo Fernández Noroña, the president of Mexico’s Senate, during a press conference on Monday, insisted that illegal Mexican immigrants residing in the southwestern United States have an ancestral right to be there. 

“Names don’t lie. The most spoken language in Los Angeles is Spanish,” Fernández Noroña, an avowed socialist, said. He continued: “The United States government has the right to implement whatever immigration measures it deems appropriate, certainly, but they have no right to violate the dignity of immigrants. They have no right to separate families.”

During the press event, Fernández Noroña—a close political ally of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum—produced a map of the North American continent with the borders of the United States and Mexico redrawn to reflect the two countries’ territories at their extent in 1830. “We’ll build the wall and pay for it. But we’ll do it according to the 1830 map of Mexico,” the Mexican Senate leader said, recalling a 2017 conversation he allegedly had with President Trump.

“Mexicans were settled in these territories before the U.S. The Mexicans living there are in what has always been their homeland.”

The comments appear to allude to the wistful goal of some Mexican political figures to engage in a ‘Reconquista’ of their lost territories. Following the Mexican-American War’s conclusion in 1848, the United States annexed a large portion of what is today the southwestern U.S. and California.

Despite Mexico’s assertion that the land was taken from them, it was Mexican caudillo Antonio López de Santa Anna who started the conflict after violating the Treaties of Velasco and attacking American troops along the Rio Grande.

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13 hours ago
William Upton
Economy

Trump Tariffs Spur General Motors to Shift Production From Mexico, Commit $4 Billion to U.S.

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❓What Happened: General Motors (GM) plans to invest $4 billion in U.S. plants over the next two years, while also shifting production of two vehicle lines away from Mexico in response to President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies.

👥 Who’s Involved: GM and its U.S.-based manufacturing plants, GM Chairwoman and CEO Mary Barra, GM President Mark Reuss, U.S. President Donald J. Trump, and Mexico.

📍 Where & When: GM announced the investment and production shift on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise,” GM CEO and Chairwoman Mary Barra said in a statement.

⚠️ Impact: Increased U.S. vehicle production, thousands of new jobs, and a shift of manufacturing from Mexico to the U.S.

IN FULL:

General Motors (GM) has announced a $4 billion investment plan to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations over the next two years. The move comes in response to President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies, including a 25 percent Section 232 tariff on autos.

“We believe the future of transportation will be driven by American innovation and manufacturing expertise,” GM CEO and Chairwoman Mary Barra said in a statement. Meanwhile, the company’s president, Mark Reuss, added: “Today’s news goes well beyond the investment numbers—this is about hardworking Americans making vehicles they are proud to build and that customers are proud to own.”

The investment is expected to increase GM’s annual vehicle production capacity to over two million units and create between 3,000 and 4,000 jobs. Notably, as part of the U.S. production plan, GM will shift its production of the gas-powered Chevy Blazer and Chevy Equinox to new U.S. facilities. Additionally, some full-size SUVs and light-duty pickups, such as the Silverado, will be moved to pre-existing Michigan-based plants. All of these vehicles are currently manufactured in Mexico.

While GM has framed this as a long-term strategy, it clarified that this investment is separate from its immediate efforts to mitigate the estimated $4 to $5 billion in tariff costs expected this year.

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14 hours ago
William Upton
Economy

Inflation Continues to Cool, Proving Trump Tariff Critics Wrong.

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❓What Happened: U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for May showed a modest increase, with headline and core inflation both below expectations.

👥 Who’s Involved: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, President Donald J. Trump, and market analysts.

📍 Where & When: United States, May 2025.

💬 Key Quote: “CPI JUST OUT. GREAT NUMBERS! FED SHOULD LOWER ONE FULL POINT. WOULD PAY MUCH LESS INTEREST ON DEBT COMING DUE. SO IMPORTANT!!!” President Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.

⚠️ Impact: Despite corporate media and Wall Street fearmongering that President Trump’s tariffs would reignite inflation, prices have held steady with no evidence of a spike in inflationary pressure.

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The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for May 2025 revealed a modest 0.1 percent month-over-month increase, falling short of analysts’ expectations of 0.2 percent. Year-over-year, headline CPI rose to 2.4 percent, up slightly from April’s 2.3 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also rose 0.1 percent month-over-month, maintaining a 2.8 percent annual increase—its lowest since March 2021. Predictions from Wall Street and corporate media pundits warning of significant inflationary pressures tied to tariffs have failed to materialize, as energy prices notably declined by 1.0 percent in May, driven by falling gasoline costs.

“CPI JUST OUT. GREAT NUMBERS! FED SHOULD LOWER ONE FULL POINT,” President Donald J. Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. “WOULD PAY MUCH LESS INTEREST ON DEBT COMING DUE. SO IMPORTANT!!!”

The America First leader has repeatedly pushed Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell to lower interest rates, though the overly cautious central bank chief has been reluctant to do so. Concerningly, the Federal Reserve’s inaction regarding rates could result in the U.S. economy moving into a deflationary cycle, which would have significant negative impacts. Notably, the data shows deflationary signals when shelter costs are removed from the May CPI report.

Shelter costs, a significant component of the CPI, increased 0.3 percent in May, contributing to the overall rise. The index for rent rose by 0.2 percent, while owners’ equivalent rent also climbed 0.3 percent. However, the lodging away from home index fell slightly, by 0.1 percent.

Food prices rose by 0.3 percent over the month, impacting both the food at home and food away from home categories. Meanwhile, other categories such as medical care, motor vehicle insurance, and personal care saw modest increases. In contrast, airline fares dropped by 2.7 percent, continuing a decline from the previous month, and used car prices fell by 0.5 percent.

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